Press Coverage and Thetis Disaster Spurs British Criticism
The piece argues that British coverage of Thetis losses bred bitterness due to censorship and slow disclosure, contrasting it with the open American Squalus reporting. It notes rescue attempts by the British were earnest, yet public anger grew over delayed explanations for key actions such as the captain leaving the vessel, urging better press cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetis
Navy
British Isles
Readers Submit Local News and Community Notes
Read ers contribute brief items about residents travels births and events in Bristol and East Providence. Notes include Mrs Fred M Dixon and daughters in New York City Roberta Fales Dixon graduation from Wheeler School and local civic and church activities plus plans for a garden party at the British embassy and World’s Fair preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Dixon
Roberta and
Dorinda
New York City
Kearney Unit Admits Nine New Members
Kearney Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary inducted nine new members in ceremonies at the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Hall led by former member Mrs Alice Dubuc now active in Providence. District officers assisted and presented gifts to honorees including Rose Mascola Irene Cabral and Pauline Perry for fundraising efforts, with the unit planning to participate in the Fourth of July parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
American Legion Auxilary
Ceremones
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Alice Dubuc
Providence
Hazel McConnell
Riverside
Edna Hindle
Tiverton
William Pierce
Warren
Sereath-at-Arms
Florence Lemos
Catherine Christy
Dubuc
Elizabeth Gifford
Rose Mascola
Domenic Mascola
Kearney Post
Irene Cabral
Pauline Perry
Ann Gablinske
Mary Cadéma
Additional Gifts To Tree Planting Fund Acknowledged
Mrs Henry Wood treasurer of the Bristol Garden Club Tree Planting Fund lists new contributions adding to the previously acknowledged 198.25 dollars. Reads Miss Mary Miller 2 50, Mr and Mrs Frank Usher 2 50, Howard R Newman 2 50 in support of the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wood
Bristol Garden Club
Mary Miller
Frank Usher
Howard R Newman
St Marys Forms Young Men's Catholic Club
Organization of a St Marys Young Mens Catholic Club began with a church meeting. A seven member committee was named to draft by laws and pick officers. The committee includes Taker White James Duffs Jr Thomas Van Voast Leonard Donovan Thomas Flynn Jr Russell Bullock and Augustine B Nerone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's Young Men's Catholic Club
Church Auditorium
Taker White
James Duffs
Thomas van Voast
Leonard Donovan
Thomas Flynn
Russell Bullock
Augustine B Nerone
Honorary member added to Cup Defenders Association
An honorary member was added at a Sunday meeting of the Cup Defenders Association held in Wood street quarters. Matteo Damiano, soon to turn 90, joins as honorary member. he plays boccia for the group and is noted for his sports involvement. New members include Carl Romano James A Sisson Frederick Nenna Vincent Fambutro and Joseph Vorro. Louis Alfano Jr son of Louis Alfano and Mrs Alfano of 16 Prospect street is chosen to represent the organization at Little Rhody's Boys State in Kingston July 2 to 15. He attends Bristol High School and was selected by the educational committee chaired by Orlando J Bisbano. A new social committee is formed with Peter Cristando Joseph Mansi John Langello Raymond Bisbano and James Bisbano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cup Defenders Association
Wood Street
Matteo Damiano
Damiano
Carl Romano
James A
Joseph Mansi
John Langello
Raymond Bisbano
James Bisbano
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Bristol Phenix Publishing Company
Poat
Ristoll RL
Roswell S. Bosworth
Joseph P. Quartare
Bradford St
Thames
Bristol
Phoenix News
Alger’s
Y. MC. A
George R. McCarthy
0.C. F
Julio F. Xavier
Perry’s Spa
Hope Street
P. F. Mahoney
James F. Duffy
John Maisane
J. Conpery
Wood & State Sts
R. I
New Hampshire
TEL
Corner
Wood St. and
Woodlawn Ave
Mr. Childs
Mr. Allard
The
Phenix
William Demers
Bay View Avenue
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Roberta Fales Dixon
Fred Dixon
High Street
Wheeler School
Morris Levy
Louis Levy
Continental Studios
Philadelphia
St. Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
George Locke Howe
Washington, D. C
Town
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Frederick Rounds
Archibald Rounds
Union Street
Rounds
East.Providence
St. Marys
St Francis Xavier
East
Taft School
Taft Club
Herrmann Wilbur
Frank . Rounds
William Pinch
Fred Patstone
Metacom Avenue
Alt Fapriot
Thomas F Conlon
O P
St Raymond's Church
Holy Name Societies
United States
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Congregational Street
Stanley FE Friswell
Rhode Island
Frida
Roger W Wheeler
State Division of Life Saving
Rotary Club
YMCC
Wheeler
Oldkock
Rockwell House
Trinity Church
Holmes House
Antonette F. Peterson
Washington, DC
Mount Hope
O E. S
Masonic Hall
Josephine Nussenfeld
Samuel Nussenfeld
Revenue Department
Elizabeth Trainor
Mary Trainor
Constitution Street
St Mary’s Church
Raymond Ainsworth
Mason Avenue
Collins and Aikman Corporation
New York
Sansone Funeral Home
State Street
Burgess Battery Shop
Washington & Water Sts
Charles Bowran
Burnside Street
Bristol Highlands
H.bagsewell
P. O. Box
F. R. Cole
St. Mary’s
Hope Cirloe No
Pozzi
Bradford Street
F A. Weaver
Bay View Ave
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Dami Re
Nami Ni
Ee Akar Ars
Gorham
Gorham Silverware
Edward D. Kunz
Optometrist
Bristol Real Estate
A. A. Edmonds CO
Ratate — Wieuracé
Bristol, R. I
Chrysler Airtemp & Thrift
Wood St
Massano Bros
Atlantic Fuel Oils
Shell Gas and Oils
BE. A. Skinner
Hope St
HOTEL
Marlton
West 8Th Street
Washington Square
Eesters
We Katfield
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